kewlrunningz
03-22-04, 05:11 PM
I was wondering what psi should I run my tires in crits? That is, should it be lower than that of road races or what? I'm assuming lower pressure equals better traction in the turns.
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pinky
03-22-04, 05:47 PM
I'd keep it high, when I was racing the weekend a kid pinch flatted on the final hill sprint because he had run his tires at a lower pressure (he crashed out and took out another guy)
1oldRoadie
03-22-04, 08:44 PM
lower pressure will not necessarily give you better traction in corners...good quality tires have the sidewall designed to take the load. Too low of pressure and you can roll a tire right off the rim.